January 2019–January 2020, Black with Plants will publish q and a on mental health + community building with botanists, college dropouts, horticulturalists, plant care specialists, natural hair experts, social justice advocates, sound therapists, etc. across the thirteen hardiness zones in the United States and African diaspora. Q. What do you want readers to know about self care? Or a creative project that you are working on? and the role of community building, and its impact on mental health?   Self care is vital to your well being. It is not a selfish act, you need to pour into yourself before you…